New & Revised Antibiotic Stewardship Requirements Announced by TJC
For a list of these revisions as well as additional editorial revisions read more.
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Monitoring of Intravenous Fluid Warming Cabinets
The Joint Commission has recently clarified its position on monitoring of intravenous fluid storage temperatures. Learn more.
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EMTALA Clarification
Clarification was just released by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) regarding emergency care covered under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA).
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13 Effective Medication Management Practices
Life-saving medications can pose risks when mishandled. Here are proven medication management practices every healthcare organization should follow.
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A Guide to Medical Equipment Calibration for Healthcare Providers
Calibrating medical devices is critical to patient care and compliance. Read about common calibration issues and how to calibrate equipment effectively.
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Infection Prevention Starts With the Environment – Observations from the Field
One of the most common observations our team is making during our survey activity is the challenge that organizations are experiencing with infection prevention, specifically with general cleaning and disinfection.
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Nurses Make a Difference
Nurses make a difference in our lives. How can we make a difference in theirs?
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Hospital Fire Drill Requirements for Surgical Areas
The Joint Commission released a new hospital program fire drill requirement in surgical areas which detail specific drill elements. Requirements
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Key CMS Survey Topics for 2022
New and revised survey topics from the Center’s for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) took effect in January 2022. You should expect survey teams to include these topics during review of your facility. These include surveyor expectations for COVID-19 Vaccination of Healthcare Personnel, reinforcing EMTALA obligations for maternal patients, revisions to the Emergency Management Appendix
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Key CMS Survey Topics for 2022
New and revised survey topics from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) took effect in January 2022. You should expect survey teams to include these topics during the review of your facility.
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Mock Surveys: Determining Your Regulatory Alignment
Have you considered the benefits a mock survey can provide to help your team identify risk areas and opportunities for improvement? A mock survey is an excellent way to check your alignment with regulatory requirements and ensure your survey readiness.
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Rights and Responsibilities (RI) Chapter Update- Just Released
The Rights and Responsibilities of the Individual (RI) chapter updates were just released by the Joint Commission. These updates go into effect on July 1, 2022.
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